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The simple rule your children should never live without.
The Golden Rule:
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“Parenting with the Law of Attraction in Mind”
From Life Coach & Parenting Coach Sharon Ballantine
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In the arena of human interaction there is an unwritten rule that suggests that a person should treat others as they hope
to be treated by them in return.
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This rule is commonly referred to as the Golden Rule. In western culture, and
particularly in Christian culture we are reminded of this by the simple words,
“Do unto others…”
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The concept of the Golden Rule or the law of reciprocity can be traced back to ancient cultures in China
and Egypt. The term “Golden Rule” was originally coined in England in the 1600’s but the
concept can be found in nearly every culture dating back long
before that time.
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The Golden Rule is one of the most valuable ways to engage in human relationships. Regardless of your
religious affiliation or social background, it is important to teach
your children what it means and how to put it into practice.
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The Golden Rule is more a philosophical proposal than it is a religious proposal,
which is why it has been so naturally adopted by so many cultures and
religions from Christian and Buddhist to Islamic and Judaic. Following its simple guidelines makes life better for everyone.
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The Golden Rule teaches empathy and equality for all humans. It can be
applied from one individual to another, between a group and an individual or between two groups. It is among the
best tools for resolving conflict.
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By teaching and modeling the Golden Rule, you are providing your children
with an effective tool that will prove to be invaluable to them for the rest of their
lives.
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Fundamentally, it proposes that one expect nothing more from another than
what they would be willing to grant themselves. It is a proposal of supreme balance without preferential treatment.
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Because younger people are generally interested in ideas of fairness and balance, they will likely take to the
concept of the Golden Rule quickly.
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One of the great benefits of living by the Golden Rule is that you can feel when you are in balance with it. By simply tuning into your Internal Guidance
System, (IGS) you will always be able to sense what the right course of action is,
and you will know when the laws of reciprocity are in balance, based on how
things feel.
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Children often have a tendency to follow whatever it is that their peer group is
into. If their group is out of balance with the Golden Rule, they may stray in that direction, too. You can teach them to
check in with their IGS and consider the Golden Rule to ensure that they are acting with integrity and balance.
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Ultimately, following the Golden Rule will teach them to be in harmony with
their highest selves and this will resonate positively through their peer
group and community.
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Living by the laws of reciprocity, treating others as you would like to be treated,
and modeling the Golden Rule for your children is one of the greatest gifts that
you can offer them.
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By teaching your children to tune into their IGS and live in balance with the Golden Rule you are providing them
with tools for life-long success through positive communication, respect for self and others, and an ability to empathize,
cooperate, and compromise for the greatest good of all parties.
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These skills will contribute to deeper balance and well being. They will have authentic relationships with friends, teachers, coaches, business partners, romantic partners, and the myriad of
others that your children will relate with throughout their lives.
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“Parenting with the Law of Attraction in Mind”
From Life Coach & Parenting Coach Sharon Ballantine
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